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Favorable places to live. The best city to live in Russia

by Daria Nessel | Jun 5, 2018

Sweden

Great Britain

Germany

Norway

Costa Rica

Canada

USA

The United States of America is the most popular country for immigration among residents of the post-Soviet space. Having the opportunity to earn money or study in the United States, many find ways not to leave the borders of the state. The country is welcoming to new residents and is developing acceptable immigration programs. The most common method is to obtain a permanent residence permit called a Green Card, which provides all the rights of a US citizen except the right to vote in elections.

Latvia

In order to become a citizen of Latvia, you just need to purchase real estate worth from 72 to 140 thousand euros, depending on the distance from the capital, and be its owner for 10 years. The owner of the home and his family are immediately issued a residence permit, thanks to which they can move around the territory of the Schengen zone. Of course, many European countries provide the right to migrate to the territory through the purchase of real estate, but Latvia has the lowest investment threshold.

Czech

The main advantage for the Slavic population when moving to the Czech Republic is the easy-to-learn Czech language. In the country, you can get free higher education in the state language, regardless of the student’s citizenship. Therefore, for young people who want to study at a European university and do not have large financial resources, the Czech Republic will be an excellent option.


Poland

Poland is the most convenient option for immigration to Europe for residents of the CIS; with a short distance from their homeland, the future Pole receives all the privileges of European life. The country offers immigrants free education and favorable conditions and privileges for starting their own business. An additional advantage of the Polish state is the ability for foreigners to work without a work permit.

The best country to live is the one that has an atmosphere of safety and tranquility. One in which a person can realize his dreams, start a family and raise happy children. And for everyone it is different, for one it is their homeland, and for another it is a distant country on the neighboring continent.

Many people leave the country in which they were born and lived part of their lives in favor of a more comfortable state for living. Finding the perfect place to live for yourself and your family is one way to improve your well-being and realize your goals.

We have prepared for you an overview of 10 countries in the world that are the best for immigration. And for those who currently do not want to say goodbye to their homeland, the article will introduce states that are worth visiting in order to experience the quality of life on their territory.

Sweden

This country will gladly accept people who know how to organize their own business, and the state, in turn, will support small businesses. Residents are open to communication and have a favorable attitude towards immigrants. Social services to the population are provided at a high level, but taxes can amount to about 80% of income. At the same time, the Swedes are satisfied with the quality of life and large fees do not bother them. Therefore, enterprising people should take a closer look at Sweden.

Great Britain

The UK is one of the most economically resilient countries in the world. Highly qualified specialists, wealthy entrepreneurs, as well as people of creative professions who have received a global vocation can easily find a place in the kingdom. The best way for young people to immigrate is to get an education in the country. Immigrants from the former Soviet Union, having changed their place of residence in favor of Great Britain, often achieve good professional success by applying their knowledge and talents. What's not a great reason to try your hand under the patronage of Elizabeth II?

Germany

The prosperity and economic stability of Germany is increasingly attracting both tourists and immigrants to its territory. And this is understandable, since there is a high standard of living here, and higher education is provided free of charge. In general, there are plenty of reasons to move here for permanent residence.

Norway

If you value comfort and the quality of social and medical services provided, then you cannot find a better country to live in. Norway ranks first in providing social support to the population. And the level of GDP per capita is one of the highest in the world. Caring for residents is a priority in the work of the state of this country, which allows Norwegians not only to live and raise children with dignity, but also to meet old age.

Costa Rica

For people seeking happiness and longevity, Costa Rica is the best country. You will enjoy favorable weather conditions all year round, as well as beautiful nature with lots of beaches and forests. Under such conditions, the population works and enjoys life with a minimum amount of stress, as evidenced by the high average life expectancy of about 80 years. Costa Ricans are often called the happiest people on the planet, and their favorite expression, “Life is good” (“Pura Vida”), says it all.

Canada

A country with a high level of education and income attracts not only young people, but also middle-aged people. Highly qualified specialists with work experience and knowledge of the local language, English or French, are valued here. Another way of migrating to the country is through a successful marriage, in which girls marry Canadians in advance and then move to their spouse’s territory. Prospects for professional growth and financial well-being make Canada an ideal choice for relocation.

The reputable analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a ranking of the best cities in the world to live in 2011. Two Russian cities also made it into the ranking: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow took 70th place.

The company's experts assessed the quality of life in 140 cities in different countries based on 30 parameters, including safety, healthcare, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, the state of the environment and the diversity of cultural life.

According to tradition, we will start from the last, 10th place. So…

10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

1. In 10th place is the city of Auckland. It is New Zealand's largest city with a population of approximately 1.3 million people, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population.

2. Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but with its picturesque beauty Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time. One of the attractions is the Sky Tower with a height of 328 meters - the tallest building Southern Hemisphere

3. Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays; within this city there are 48 extinct volcanoes. Auckland at night

4. Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower

9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points

5. 9th place belongs to the capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people - the city of Adelaide.

6. It is named after the queen - wife and Hanoverian William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

7. The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers, and is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide. Victoria Fountain

8. Tourists are attracted here to Adelaide by Australia's third largest Kangaroo Island, a wildlife sanctuary with a colony of sea lions and an excellent coastline for fishing. The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that of the country, however, the standard of living and property values ​​here are significantly lower than in other countries major cities Australia. Kangaroo Island

8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

9. Perth is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

10. The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest open deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing area, the Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.

11. Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape

12. Perth is called the “pearl of Australia”. Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian area in the center of Perth, and beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive to tourists.

13. One of the attractions is the Wolf Creek meteorite crater

14. Many are attracted by Perth's mild and even Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 points

15. Australia's largest city on the southeast coast is Sydney. It is twice the size of another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to manage to see as much as possible.

16. The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney unlike other major cities on the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of the Royal Botanic Garden

18. In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the waterfront, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of the most recognizable buildings in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House.

19. Another main attraction of Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. It is the city's largest bridge and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world.

20. Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera

6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points

21. Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.

22. City streets go around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries communicate with remote islands. Helsinki is permeated with the smell of the sea, and the ports are constantly noisy from arriving and departing ships.

23. Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. Greater Helsinki is home to 8 universities and 6 technology parks. View of the city center. One of the attractions of Helsinki - Cathedral

24. 70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.

25. Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

26. Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada, in the foothills and prairies region, approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.

27. The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2,400 hours a year.

28. Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its topography is quite hilly. The elevation of downtown Calgary is approximately 1048 m above sea level.

29. Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations to be one of the cleanest in the world.

30. Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - the Calgary Tower, 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, it remains stable even with very strong gusts

31. Downtown Calgary, 2010

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

32. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the administrative center of the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.

33. Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010

34. Toronto is also home to the longest street in the world - Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. The largest zoo in the world is located here. The area of ​​the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, about 5,000 different animals are kept. Aerial view of Toronto from the other side

35. “CN tower” is the tallest television tower in the world, built back in 1976. Its height with the spire is 553 meters, and at an altitude of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.

37. The Toronto Islands are a great place for relaxation and picnics. Locals and tourists love to come here. View of the city from the island

38. The main attraction of the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto.

39. This is how Toronto looks like in the near future

3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points

40. Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often called sports and cultural capital countries.

42. Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a stroll along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city

43. Anyone who wants to see the whole of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters. View from the Rialto Tower

44. One of the attractions is the Victoria Art Center

45. Yarra River, Melbourne48. This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, located on the banks of the Danube.

49. Vienna is a world famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.

51. Hofburg - winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently, it is the official residence of the President of Austria. In total there are 2600 halls and rooms.

52. Not far from the capital is the Vienna Woods, a mountain range in Austria. This is wonderful natural area recreation - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs

1 place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points

53. So, we got to 1st place. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the best city on Earth to live in is Vancouver.

56. Night Vancouver59. This is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted here by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.

61. The famous Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, which is located on the hill of Little Mountain

If you wrote this material yourself, what would be the top best cities to live in Russia for you? And what criteria would you use to choose your best city? Small cities in central Russia, or developing cities in Siberia? Maybe this southern cities by the sea? Or would you be happy with just a clean, convenient area to begin with? In order to find your best city on Earth, you need to consider many factors. We will tell you which cities Russians choose to live in and why.

Various reasons force people to move to neighboring cities and countries and change their permanent place of residence. In order to get an answer to the question of where to move to live in Russia, it is recommended to first study the statistics of wages, housing prices, view current jobs, etc.

This analysis will allow you to choose the best option for yourself. This article invites readers to study the advantages of some regions and cities of Russia, we will figure out where in Russia it is good to live, where the salaries are high, where to go to calmly meet old age, where it is comfortable, safe, cozy and beautiful.

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The most favorable climate in Russia for living

Human health and general well-being largely depend on climatic conditions. However, it is not only air temperature that has an effect. This also includes the following climatic factors:

  • number of windy days and wind speed;
  • air humidity;
  • solar radiation;
  • Atmosphere pressure.

Based on the above criteria, scientists have established the most favorable, one might say the best, place in Russia for human life. Having stable weather conditions, low day-to-day variability or, in other words, a sharp jump in temperature and atmospheric pressure.

This place is the foothills of the North Caucasus.

Black Sea coast It has the highest average annual temperature of plus 14 degrees Celsius and the warmest winter season with temperatures in January of plus 4.7 degrees Celsius. The Caucasus Mountains and sea breeze also provide the most comfortable summer.

Based on this, it should be concluded that, according to climatic conditions, the most prosperous cities for living in Russia are: Sochi, Anapa.

Kaliningrad

The most prosperous cities in Russia

The most prosperous places in Russia for people are:

  • Kazan;
  • Moscow;
  • Saint Petersburg.

  • average salary;
  • environmental situation;
  • medical service;
  • the level of education;
  • infrastructure and much more.

The described moments are in most cases concentrated in cities with a population of over a million, since material support in them is much higher than in other regions of the country.

Saint Petersburg

In order to better study the benefits of prosperous places for a person to live, you should study each of them in more detail:

  • The capital of Tatarstan has become a home for more than one million three hundred people. Kazan is gaining momentum year after year in infrastructure and private entrepreneurship. The city is famous for its good roads, beautiful architectural projects, and a large number of educational institutions. The city is also very well maintained, there are picturesque parks and squares;
  • Moscow is the largest and most populous city in the Russian Federation. The total population exceeded twelve million people. The center is famous for its high salaries, good roads, well-established housing and communal services, higher educational institutions, research centers, cultural and entertainment places;
  • Krasnodar attracts with its warm climate, high-quality medical services, and new housing buildings. The population today is more than 850 thousand people;
  • Tyumen is also recognized as one of the safest places in Russia. The number of residents is more than 700 thousand people. The rapid pace of development is due to the oil and gas industry involved;
  • The second capital of the Russian Federation is the city of St. Petersburg with a population of over five million people. Also, St. Petersburg can be called the most beautiful place in Russia. Just look at its palaces, squares, canals, and parks. The city has a high level of healthcare, higher education, and an established housing and communal structure. Many students choose universities Northern capital for admission.

The worst cities in Russia to live in

The list of the most unfavorable cities for living in the Russian Federation is compiled taking into account the environmental situation, the quality of medicine, the pace of construction, the criminal situation and other factors.

  • First on the list is the industrial city of Magnitogorsk. It has a very poor environmental situation, poor quality education, uninteresting and dilapidated architecture. Industrial smoke released into the atmosphere every minute affects health and overall life expectancy local residents;
  • Second on the list is Artem. Devastation, crime, alcohol and drug addiction have eaten away the once prosperous city. The poor environmental situation and lack of jobs force city residents to move to other more prosperous cities. According to reviews from local residents who have decided to move, it is impossible to live and raise children in peace in such a city;
  • - although it is not considered a city with a poor environment and developed crime, it repels migrants due to its harsh climate, poor transport infrastructure, and lack of housing;
  • - characterized by poor environmental conditions, lack of good medical care and education. All this forces young people to move to other places in search of good living conditions;
  • Arkhangelsk is also included in the rating of unfavorable places in Russia. In Arkhangelsk it is very a large number of visitors from Central Asian countries. This is due to the fact that local residents leave their jobs and move closer to the capital. Qualified personnel are forced to leave by poor environmental conditions, low wages, and lack of good infrastructure and career growth.

Which city in Russia has the highest salaries?

Salary is an integral criterion when choosing a permanent place of residence.

The best places with high salaries include the following:

  • The first city on the list is the capital of Russia - Moscow. In the capital, there is a vacancy for any person, qualified or lacking experience and education. The average salary is almost twice the national average salary and is about 56,000 rubles. By the way, it is in the capital that you can find food at very low, cheap prices, even in St. Petersburg you cannot find this;
  • The average salary in Tyumen is about 45,000 rubles. As already mentioned, not only good salaries attract a flow of immigrants to this city, but also developed infrastructure and high-quality medicine;
  • The average salary in St. Petersburg is about 40,000 rubles. It is worth noting that there are as many vacancies there as in the capital;
  • The Kamchatka Territory is also on the list of places in Russia with the highest average salary, amounting to about 52,000 rubles;

Take into account: The Kamchatka Territory is gaining momentum year by year - infrastructure is improving, the level of education is growing and great contributions are being made to the development of medicine.

  • And last on the list is , whose average salary is about 30,000 rubles. A well-established industrial sector and an established services market have a positive effect on the employment of those coming to Yekaterinburg.

Do you know that: In a city with a population of over a million people, housing is relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it will not be difficult for a working family to acquire their own house or apartment.

Where is it better to live in the south of Russia

The question of where it is better to live in the south of Russia was answered above - in the Krasnodar Territory. This choice is explained by moderate climatic conditions without sudden temperature changes. More than one million people live in the city of Krasnodar, but there is absolutely no fuss there; on the contrary, life is measured and leisurely.

The city also has a good environmental situation, there are absolutely no large industrial facilities, and there are no problems with jobs. Individual entrepreneurship is developing at a very good pace in Krasnodar. The average salary is about 35,000 rubles. This is a comfortable, promising city where many decide to go for permanent residence.

Conclusion

From all of the above, we can conclude that there are good cities in Russia, you just need to be able to get a hold of them. It is recommended to make the final choice on the topic of which city in Russia is better to move to live after a preliminary search for housing and a current workplace.

The main thing is the desire to work, invest, develop and raise your children in the conditions that you have chosen.

We bring to your attention a video with an overview of the best Russian cities to live in:

Continuing the description of good places to live, it’s time to turn our gaze to the Motherland. So, Russia

It’s a good country overall, I think there are quite a few places on Earth where life is significantly worse, and, at first, I studied options for living in Russia.
The advantages of our country are clear and obvious.

In general, there are also disadvantages, but I will still list the main ones (from my point of view):

  • Most of the territory is polluted from an environmental point of view, and where everything is in order with the environment, everything is often sad with the economy, and accordingly, the adequate population often leaves there.
  • low level of culture and high level of aggression of a significant part of the population, as a result - low personal safety and many places where garbage lies right on the streets.
  • high level of alcoholism and drug addiction
  • huge corruption
  • a clear division into boyars and serfs, while if a person falls into the category of boyars, then he can not care about all the laws (as long as he is in this category).

Now let's move on to the cities. There are many cities in our country, I will describe here only those that I myself considered for moving. If the city you live in is located in Russia, and is clean, beautiful, well-groomed, with a good climate, excellent ecology, developed infrastructure and low crime rate, and is not included in this list, write about it to me, and I don’t think so just interesting to me

Belgorod

I never got around to going, because... more on that below.
I studied the city using Internet materials.
What emerges is such a clean, beautiful, well-groomed small town, with a good climate, excellent ecology and the lowest crime rate in the country.
It would seem, live and be happy.
There is only one, but BIG, minus that prevented me from considering this city as a potential place of residence:

The church in the Belgorod region is not separated from the state. This is a land of VICTORIOUS ORTHODOXY, in which there is no place for pluralism. Accordingly, God’s law has been mandatory in schools, on the streets there is a curfew at night for teenagers under ... years of age, vigilantes are marching, rock concerts are canceled, the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day is prohibited, as “corrupting our youth,” etc.

That is, if you are an Orthodox person who is calm about the restriction of your freedoms in exchange for cleanliness and order, then welcome to Belgorod. Somehow, I think there will be a few of these among the readers of my blog

Well, the second, already small minus - no work / no good salaries. Thanks to this, everything is quite inexpensive - real estate, utilities, food... It will be expensive - the population simply won’t be able to cope with such and such incomes... So, maybe it’s even the other way around, not a minus, but a plus

UPD: Kharkov is 60 km away, where everything is cheaper and there is more entertainment...

Kaliningrad

Perhaps the most interesting city in the sense of permanent residence in our country. Many Kaliningrad residents have not been to Russia and do not see the point in going there; there are embassies of most European countries, the city is the closest to Europe - it is convenient to travel. From what was especially pleasing - there is virtually no industry = excellent ecology (not counting pollution from cars), COMPARATIVELY inexpensive Czech, German, Lithuanian beer (it used to be much cheaper), delicious cider, a lot of greenery - parks, fountains, helpful people - We asked for directions many times - everyone tried to help.

What was surprising was that the prices for windbreakers at the Central Market turned out to be more expensive than on sale in the company boutique of one of the shopping centers. I have long developed a habit - the cheapest things on the market, this is not the case here...

In Kaliningrad there is the Museum of the World Ocean and the Amber Museum. Cool idea to make most of the exhibition on ships in the ocean museum. It's great to crawl around a submarine and a research vessel that has sailed almost the entire world many times and collected a rich collection.

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The Amber Museum - I think one of the most interesting museums in our country, fancy pieces of amber of different colors and shapes, some even with insects frozen in them + exquisite jewelry - is definitely worth a look. The museum itself also sells amber, and next to the museum there is a whole amber market! In general, amber, pressed amber and fake amber are sold EVERYWHERE - in Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk, Zelenogradsk... many, many amber sellers.

Now about what I didn’t like about Kaliningrad - in the morning it’s almost impossible to buy anything if the smallest bill you have is 500 rubles. - almost no one has change; (As I understand it, the last thing I, as a buyer, should care about is where the seller will get the change - but no - with pockets full of money, it’s quite possible to fly by and not get what you want - from museum tickets to hot -dog or ice cream... Sad :(

Another big disadvantage is that the narrow German roads of the city cannot cope with the flow of cars (considering that cars are cheaper there than in Russia, sometimes looking at this traffic flow one gets the feeling that the majority of the population has cars), and there is no money for a radical expansion of the roadway parts - as in the entire Russian province... In general, it is felt that with a good injection of money from the city it would be possible to make a complete “candy”; for now, only certain areas are equipped “in a European way”, however, against the backdrop of the vast majority of Russian cities and You are already happy about this.

We visited the Curonian Spit. The first 6 km at the entrance to the spit we were accompanied by the disgusting smell of blooming algae and rotting fish; as it turned out, algae bloom here for two weeks a year and the smell is VERY sad.

In general, Kos is an interesting place - a dancing forest with curved, forked, strange trees, the dunes on which “Long Road in the Dunes” and certain episodes of “White Sun of the Desert” were filmed and which I really wanted to walk through, but unfortunately they are low... White-white sandy beach, with perfect sand and convenient entrance to the sea...

We went to the Kaliningrad water park. It is located in the Olympic Hotel on Moskovsky Prospekt. The cost on weekdays is 500 rubles - adults / 450 rubles - children - for 3 hours. There is also a sauna complex (for a fee) and the opportunity to take monthly passes. The water park has 3 slides, a jacuzzi, a river, a sauna, a children's pool, a large swimming pool, and hydromassage. In general, the water park is small, but a huge plus is, firstly, that there is a waterpark in the city, secondly, on weekdays there are not many people, and thirdly, the prices are generally affordable.
Kaliningrad has a great zoo! I have been to many zoos both in Russia and abroad, and so - in terms of the composition of animals - Kaliningrad is one of the best. The territory of the zoo itself lacks polish and well-grooming; some of the enclosures should have been made differently - the polar bear was obviously VERY HOT in the summer, and large birds had nowhere to fly properly. But despite this, you can safely be proud of the zoo! Well, improve it of course

One of the signature dishes of the local cuisine is smoked eel.

First we tried it in a restaurant (so that there was a standard), and then we bought smoked eel at the market. The fish is quite expensive - 850 rubles / kg, but... it's worth it - one of the most delicious fish of my life, yum-yum... I highly recommend it.

The general impression is - if you have never been to Europe, Kaliningrad will seem like an ideal place to live, if you have been to Europe but live in any other city in Russia - you will notice the shortcomings, but still want to move if you already live in one From European cities, Köning is unlikely to charm you. In general, it is no longer Russia, not yet Europe...

Utility bills, prices for many local and imported products from Russia are more expensive than in Russia. True, people are getting out of it - they bring tasty and inexpensive products from Poland and sell them directly from their cars...

Also, since the city is located “abroad”, it is constantly in direct dependence on the current relations of Russia with border states...
To summarize, despite some shortcomings, for me, Kaliningrad is definitely the best place to live in Russia.

Moscow

The city, which is, in fact, ANOTHER country, is so different from the rest of Russia.

Pros:

  • the country's best specialists in all fields gathered there,
  • no matter what your hobby is, you can always find friends with similar interests,
  • all transport hubs, all cargo flows go through Moscow, so you can get almost EVERYTHING that is produced on Earth, and if you look, it is often cheaper than in other cities, since they are transported there from Moscow...
  • a lot of people and entire organizations work clearly and efficiently, differing favorably from residents of other Russian cities. It’s really, it’s just a pleasure to work with Muscovites; you feel a different level of attitude towards the work. Although, I won’t generalize, Moscow is a big city, maybe I was just so lucky.

Of the minuses:

  • an overpopulated city, with huge distances, traffic jams and poor ecology.
  • many “guests” from the Caucasus and other equally “pleasant” places.
  • very expensive: real estate, vacation, health, decent catering...

Bottom line: For a person earning money remotely, this is probably not the best choice. You have to compete for a place in the sun with people receiving 5 - 10 - 20 K or more of NON-VARIANCE income...

Middle lane

(cities located near Moscow, but not in the Moscow region)
Somehow poor/unkempt/sad. A significant part of the adequate population has left for Moscow, and this is clearly felt...

Ufa/Kazan

I’ve been to Ufa several times, I didn’t have the chance to go to Kazan, but almost everyone says that “Kazan is like Ufa, only cooler and richer.” So, I decided to unite these two cities.

What can I say to the residents of the capitals? national republics, whose budget is formed from oil refining, and to whom Moscow leaves money for development, so as not to aggravate the national issue, in my opinion, they are lucky. Quite interesting places to live, the downside is that they are geographically far from Europe, and the republics are still national... As long as there is money, everything is fine, but what will happen next, for the Russian population - who knows... What else – you can’t make a career without having a titular nationality; the boss in any state and semi-state office will definitely be a Bashkir/Tatar. Clanism is strong, important issues are resolved exclusively through connections. This is of course true in many places, but especially in these places. But, at least before the crisis, housing and roads were actively built under government programs, everything was developing well. I hope now that the crisis has not affected these good trends. In general, the impression remains that these cities are not like an ordinary Russian province.

South of Russia (Rostov region, Krasnodar region, etc.)

Personally, the climate does not suit me. According to eyewitnesses, it was quietly captured by representatives of the Caucasian republics, and the Russian population is now actively leaving there, because living in such an environment is not particularly comfortable.

UPD: Only some villages were captured. Big cities remain Russian and it’s quite comfortable to be there (if you like a hot climate).

Yaroslavl

A beautiful ancient merchant city, on the banks of the Volga, one of the main disadvantages, in addition to those systemic ones that I described at the beginning of the post - a lot of dirty industries = a bad environmental situation.

I would like to apologize for the small number of photos; I only inserted those that I managed to copy to my computer in advance. The wife has already packed the portable hard drive, where ALL the photographs are located, into a suitcase (it barely closed :)) and it is not possible to get it out of there. Accordingly, the continuation of posts about choosing good places to live will follow AFTER our move. I hope to connect to the Internet in a new place quickly enough.